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North Korea Launches Multiple Missiles Ahead of South Korea–China Talks
North Korea has fired multiple ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, marking its first missile launch of 2026, according to...
US Debt Hits $38.5 Trillion: China and Japan Face Financial Pressure
The US national debt is rising fast, putting major foreign creditors under pressure. By the end of 2025, the debt reached about $38.5...
Tokyo Restaurant Refuses Vegan and Halal Meals, Sparks Backlash
A small restaurant in Tokyo has caused controversy by refusing to serve vegetarian, vegan, or halal meals. A sign at the entrance, written...
Japanese Scientists Successfully Remove Extra Chromosome Causing Down Syndrome in Lab Cells
A team of Japanese researchers has made a significant breakthrough by successfully removing the extra chromosome responsible for Down syndrome in cultured human...
Japan Embraces ‘Sovereign AI’ Strategy Amid Rising Global Competition
Japan is embracing a government-led approach to artificial intelligence development as part of a global trend toward “sovereign AI,” according to a new...
Japan Election Shakes Markets as Ruling Coalition Falls Short of Majority
Japan’s ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Ishiba, lost its majority in the Upper House after recent elections, according to exit polls and...
Japan Faces Political Crisis as Ruling Coalition Falls Short in Key Vote
Japan’s ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is facing a major setback after exit polls showed significant losses in Sunday’s upper...
BTS Achieves Over 20 Songs with 100 Million Streams Each in Japan
South Korean boy band BTS has achieved another major milestone in Japan. According to Billboard Japan, the group now has more than 20...
Japan Breaks Internet Speed World Record That Can Download Entire Netflix in One Second
Japan has set a new world record for internet speed, reaching an astonishing 1.02 petabits per second—enough to download the entire Netflix library...
Google Pixel 7, 8 & 9 Sales Banned in Japan Over Patent Dispute
Japan’s courts have banned the sale of Google Pixel 7 smartphones due to a patent dispute. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 series...
‘Twitter Killer’ Executed in Japan for Murdering Nine People
Japan has executed Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the “Twitter killer,” who murdered and dismembered nine people he met online. This is Japan’s first...
Japan Releases Free Minecraft Map of Giant Underground Flood Tunnel
The Japanese government has released a free Minecraft map of the world’s largest underground flood prevention facility. The map lets players explore the...
Japan’s Semiconductor Stocks Slide as DeepSeek Raises Fears for U.S. AI Supremacy
Japan’s chip-related stocks experienced a sharp decline on Monday, spurred by concerns over Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s potential to challenge America’s leadership in...
U.S. and Japan Join Forces for Cyber Defense Against AI Threats
The U.S. and Japan are working together to research how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in cyberattacks. This partnership comes as AI...
Makeine and Oshi no Ko Lead Japan’s Top Anime of 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, anime fans in Japan have ranked their favorite series of the year. The list, published by Animate...
Netflix Japan Hits 10 Million Subscribers with Popular Local Content
Netflix has reached over 10 million subscribers in Japan, marking a milestone in 2024. The growth comes as Netflix’s Japanese-language content, including Tokyo...
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